new guy from Oklahoma

Been wanting to get into smoking for Awhile just didn't know where to look for advice. I have no idea where to start but I can weld cut pretty good what would be the best first smoker to bulid thanks in advance for the help. Jeff

Welcome to the forums, Jeff, from another Oklahoman! This is the best place I know for sharing ideas on smoking, grilling, curing, etc. There are plenty of friendly, knowledgeable folks here who really enjoy helping one another. Looking forward to your input here, and just ask when you need anything...someone here will surely have the answer.

To get ideas and tips on your build project from the experts, browse or post over in the Builds Forums...Good luck!

to SMF! We are so glad you joined us! The Builds folks are the best! Introduce yourself there and start asking questions.

We love to see pictures of what you are cooking (or what we call q-views here at SMF). To "upload the q-views" just follow the directions here and it will be easier. If you are using a cell phone, an IPad or a kindle, go to the main SMF page and click the Mobile button. Will make the uploads a bit faster too.

If you didn't read the "Terms of Service" notes.....please do. There are a few things that everyone should know about those pesky little rules before plunging into the forums and some guidelines of how to interact within the forums. Off site links are not allowed here at SMF per Jeff. Not that you have done anything wrong....just a little bit of FYI for new members!

If you need any help roaming around the forums....just holler! Happy to help out!